Stationary Engineer - Plant Operations

STATIONARY ENGINEER

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a member of the Medisys Health Network is a 404 bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. We provide general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off-campus, ambulatory surgery, and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. We are proud of our uncompromising commitment and approach in providing the highest levels of professional, compassionate care to the many culturally diverse, underserved patients and residents in Queens.

ThePlant Operations at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking experienced Stationary Engineers for immediate full-time/Perdiem opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the daily operation of the Boiler and HVAC Plant, steam and chilled water distribution system and all associated equipment. Coordinated on-going preventive maintenance and repairs or upgrades to systems located in the power plants areas of the facility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Operates, maintains, and adjusts boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings, municipal pumping stations and incinerators.
• Makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Takes responsible charge of a watch, and while so engaged is responsible for and directs subordinate personnel.
• May operate control consoles in control rooms.
• Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts.
• Instructs and trains subordinates and other personnel.
• Reads and logs meters, gauges and other recording devices.
• Keep records and makes reports.
• As directed, inspects low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed by the NYC Dept. of buildings as a Stationary Engineer
• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in a hospital engineering/power Plant Operations environment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Current knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes ASHRAE, ASHE.
• PC Proficiency in Excel, Word, and working knowledge of engineering apps required.

Licenses, Certifications:

Must hold and maintain active without lapse the following:

• Universal Technician Certification issued by the USA EPA,
• Certificate of Qualification for Refrigeration Operator (Q01) issued by NYC DOB and
• High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License issued by NYC DOB.
• Documentation of the certification and qualification listing in section 1 must be presented before starting work in the position of a Stationary Engineer.
• Must hold and maintain active without lapse the following Certificate of Fitness (COF) issued by the FDNY:
• S12 – Citywide Sprinkler Systems,
• S13 – City wide Standpipe Systems,
• A35 – To Operate and Maintain Air Compressors,
• The COF listing in section 3, above must be obtained with six months of starting work in the position of a Stationary Engineer.
• The following COF are not mandatory for the Stationary Engineer position, but are highly desirable, including:
• F60 - Fire Guard for Torch Operations,
• G46 – Storage, Handling, Use and Refilling of Non-Flammable Gas Cylinders, and
• P13 – Supervision of a Bulk Oil Storage Facility.
• G60 - Torch Use of Flammable Gas, Certificate of Fitness

Employees of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center are committed to serving our patients and the community in a way that is second to none by embracing a compassionate care environment throughout our entire organization. We are a caring group of colleagues, passionate about creating positive patient and colleague interactions by fostering a culture that respects and embraces diversity and inclusion. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others and share our same values, we welcome you to join our JHMC family!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person